Section 221.

Cal. Labor Code - LAB § 221.
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It shall be unlawful for any employer to collect or receive from an employee any part of wages theretofore paid by said employer to said employee.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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